Ellen MacArthur is an English sailor born on July 8, 1976. She gained international fame as the first woman to sail solo around the world. On February 7, 2005, she broke the world record for the fastest solo circumnavigation, achieving the feat in 71 days. This achievement brought her global recognition. After retiring from competitive sailing on September 2, 2010, she founded the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a charity aimed at inspiring people to rethink, redesign, and build a sustainable future.
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Meaning of the name - Ellen
light, torch, shining one
Read Full Ellen Name AnalysisJuly 8, 1976 Facts
Generation Group
Ellen MacArthur belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Whatstandwell
Educated At: Anthony Gell School
Occupation: explorer | geographer | sailor | navigator
Awards Received: Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire | Knight of the Legion of Honour
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for July 8, 1976
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 8, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for July 8, 2026 |
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| Sun | 16 Cancer 38 | 16 Cancer 33 | 4 Virgo 32 |
| Moon | 9 Sagittarius 26 | 27 Aries 49 | 4 Libra 56 |
| Mercury | 8 Cancer 25 | 23 Cancer 25 | 1 Libra 43 |
| Venus | 22 Cancer 17 | 28 Leo 52 | 23 Virgo 49 |
| Mars | 1 Virgo 3 | 7 Gemini 0 | 2 Libra 13 |
| Jupiter | 23 Taurus 28 | 1 Leo 51 | 0 Gemini 14 |
| Saturn | 4 Leo 13 | 14 Aries 20 | 10 Leo 34 |
| Uranus | 3 Scorpio 5 | 4 Gemini 6 | 4 Scorpio 2 |
| Neptune | 11 Sagittarius 41 | 4 Aries 24 | 11 Sagittarius 11 |
| Pluto | 9 Libra 2 | 4 Aquarius 42 | 10 Libra 11 |
| Rahu | 9 Scorpio 13 | 2 Pisces 10 | 6 Scorpio 34 |
| Ketu | 9 Taurus 13 | 2 Virgo 10 | 6 Taurus 34 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Ellen MacArthur's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Mars
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 27 November, 2026
